Elecampane is useful for weak digestion and respiratory problems.
Elecampane is known by many names including Alant, Elfwort, Elf Dock, Velvet dock, Scabwort, Yellow starwort, wild sunflower, Elecampagne, Horseheal, Horse elder and Inula helenium.
Elecampane is said to "excite the urine" and "loosen the belly". It is used as an expectorant (a herb that increases the expulsion of mucus through coughing) and is used to relieve cold-related symptoms.
Instructions Add 1 teaspoon to a cup of hot water, brew, strain and add honey to sweeten.
